Caroline West

Caroline West is the host of the Glow West podcast and a Sexual Violence & Harassment Prevention and Response Manager.

Caroline West on proposing to her husband and ditching norms

Dr. Caroline West writes about how she proposed to her husband, and why the Leap Year set an important precedent for how Irish women think about marriage.

living • 19 Nov 25

Dr. Caroline West on why audio erotica is booming in popularity

Caroline West writes about the popularity of audio erotica, and why it offers a different kind of comfort and excitement to users, especially women.

living • 14 Feb 24

What to know about sexual wellness and how to achieve it

Dr. Caroline West writes about understanding the various sides of sex, such as emotional and financial, can help us achieve sexual wellness.

living • 08 Sep 23

How to reclaim sexual intimacy after experiencing sexual violence

Dr. Caroline West writes about how the journey to sexual intimacy after experiencing sexual violence can be a challenging one, but a possible one with the right supports.

living • 30 Aug 23

What to do when you want more sex or intimacy than your partner

Comparing ourselves to others means that we lose track of our own authentic sexual selves, and it is more beneficial to focus on ourselves and remove pressure about what we 'should' be doing and when.

living • 10 Aug 23

Fatphobia and dating: "You're either fetishised or admonished"

Recent discussions of fatphobia have appeared in headlines across the US about Lizzo and Brendan Fraser's film The Whale, but fatphobia is very present in Ireland.

living • 08 Jun 23

Caroline West on the pros & cons of learning about sex ed online

Thanks to the internet, and specifically social media, there has never been a better time to explore your sexuality and find like-minded people.

living • 02 Mar 23

Image-based sexual abuse and the evolution of celebrity sex tapes

Dr. Caroline West writes about the evolution of celebrity sex tapes, from often leaked violations into a person's life, to in recent years becoming recognised as image-based violence.

living • 23 Nov 22

Dr. Caroline West on building a new culture of consent

In Ireland, conversations around consent have exploded in recent years.

living • 28 Oct 22

Dr Caroline West on the complex relationship between porn and sex

Dr. Caroline West writes about the links between porn and violence, and how we can counteract the often damaging messages it sends about sex.

living • 25 Sep 22